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Lim Chu Kang farms to pack up once leases expire

A large swathe of farmland in western Singapore will be converted for military training purposes, displacing some 62 farms by 2021 with no compensation. Read more at http://goo.gl/8lPRl8. ...

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Kyoto-based chefs and scientists work on refining cooking methods

Scientific methods of experimentation, such as the tweaking of cooking temperature, are being used to perfect tried-and-true recipes in a Kyoto university lab. Full story at http://goo.gl/VkCpuQ. ...

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Momofuku’s Chang diversifies into home food delivery

Head of the award-winning Momofuku food empire, David Chang, announced plans to enter the food delivery service arena in November with a New York-based company. Details at http://goo.gl/UtRdCM ...

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Ramsay to sell 50% stake in restaurants

Acclaimed Scottish chef Gordon Ramsay is looking for an investor to help fund the expansion of his fledgling restaurant empire. Read more at http://goo.gl/ngzafx. ...

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Morimoto moves into Disneyland World

Michelin-starred and former Nobu head chef Masaharu Morimoto makes his first venture into the theme park business with his pan-Asian cuisine. Read about it at http://goo.gl/SbLb8I. ...

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Buffet lines to celebrity fare: changing tides for cruise ship restaurants

More luxury cruise ships are departing from the traditional buffet-style offerings and bringing famous chefs and their brand on board. More insight at http://goo.gl/ChS16I. ...

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Park Hotel’s first forays into Thailand and Indonesia

Park Hotel Group recently announced the signing of one management deal each in Khao Lak, Thailand and Nusa Dua, Bali; the first footholds in both countries for the Singapore-based company. More details at http://goo.gl/2jtQPc. ...

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Shangri-La tops luxury hotel consumer interest index

Research and market intel firm Digital Luxury Group has found the chain most favoured by consumer searches – a figure closely linked to actual room sales. Full report at http://goo.gl/x2aEWZ. ...

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Jamie Olivier shutters cooking schools abruptly

Even staff were given no warning and had to leave mid-day as the chef boarded up two of his culinary schools in London without explanation. Full story at http://goo.gl/z33ilh. ...

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Northpoint nasi padang stall to face legal action from NEA

The Kopitiam stall involved in a fatal food poisoning case will be taken to court after NEA investigations revealed two regulatory breaches. Read more at http://goo.gl/irgVU1. ...